2004 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · DC04 KHV

The SEAT Ibiza presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent pass on 8 November 2024 at 88,018 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared the final test with no defects logged. Prior to that, it passed cleanly on 10 November 2023 at 85,481 miles and on 10 November 2022 at 81,802 miles, showing no advisories or mechanical faults in those entries. The odometer reads 88,018 miles against a 2004 build, equating to roughly 4,000 miles per year. This is low for a 22-year-old car. Annual increments are modest: 3,679 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, then 2,537 miles to November 2024. Such light use often masks standing-time degradation. The record shows two same-day fail-then-pass pairs on 10 November 2022 and 8 November 2024, both at identical mileages with no defects recorded, suggesting administrative re-tests rather than rectified faults. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the age and low annual use that can trap moisture in sills and subframes. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for perishing or binding calipers from prolonged inactivity. The clean MOT trail offers no flagged wear, but absence of advisories on a 22-year-old vehicle does not confirm component health. Given the sparse, defect-free history, previous keepers likely conducted minimal but sufficient upkeep to pass statutory tests. The repeated same-day failures with no defects imply clerical or presentation issues at the test centre, not mechanical neglect. Verify service receipts and inspect underneath before purchase.